When They Cross Paths

WTCP (22)

3 days later, at Dhruv's place..

It's been more than 17 hours, there has been no communication between Sidharth and Sana..!

Sidharth is going nuts and calling her repeatedly to get hold of her while Dhruv and Monica keep observing him from a distance.

"What's cooking? Are they actually together?"..asks Dhruv..

"Yaar are you blind or what?! Ofcourse they are!".. answers Monica..

"Sid ne khud bataya tujhe?"

"Woh kaha batata hai kuch bhi?"..states Monica obviously..

"Hmm usdin the way Sid reacted, it was evident from there only! They seem to have fallen for each other deeply.."..says Dhruv..

"Hmm..chal dekhte hai jake usko, he seems very tensed.."..says Monica..

They slowly walk up to him..

He is still trying to reach her..

"Sid aise pareshan hone se kya hoga? Think how you can solve this problem.."..says Monica..

"Haan do you have anyone's number, like who is related to her..?"..asks Dhruv..

He turns his face towards them annoyingly and replies in a low tone..."If I had anyone else's number, then why would I keep on calling her?"

"Ek minute..!"..says Monica..

"Dhruv, she must have given you a copy of her passport or any other documents while signing for the movie?"

Sidharth looks at him with a light of hope..

"Haan lekin I don't have them here.. those papers are in the office and these are managed by Dipti, not me".. replies Dhruv..

"Wait..I think I can help.."..Dhruv speaks up again and turns on his laptop..

"Kya kar raha hai?" Sidharth asks..

"Sid, Dipti shares everything with me in google drive..I am pretty sure she has done the same for the contact details of the team.."

"Ho sakta hai. Check it.."..he stands up and moves closer to the laptop..

"There it is..she has given some emergency contact number of Natasha.."

"Hmm she mentioned about her..that's her friend.. note her number.."

Dhruv shares the number and without wasting any time further, Monica dials Natasha..

"Hello..?"..she receives..

"Hi, am I speaking to Ms. Natasha?"

"Yes..who is this?"

"This is Monica here, Sana's friend from Mumbai.."

"Haan ji? Boliye?"

"Actually I needed to speak to Sana on an urgent basis but I can't get through her number..is everything ok?"

"If you don't mind me asking, aap wahi Monica hai na, Sidharth Shukla ki manager and friend?"

"Haan you are right.."

"Actually Sana is in a trouble.."

Since Natasha is in speaker, Sidharth gets agitated in no time!

"May I know what is it?"..Monica asks..

"Well Uncle doesn't want her to go back. Although Sana ko rokhna is near to impossible aur yeh khud Uncle bhi jante hai. Lekin kal raat kuch zyada hi ho gaya tha unke bich aur gusse mein aake unhone uska phone tod diya. Main gayi thi subah, lekin mil nehi payi. Sana Dadi ko leke hospital gayi thi. Lekin uncle se baat huyi and according to him, the work she is doing is bringing them hate!"

Not just Sidharth, but now Dhruv becomes super tensed..!

"Ok! That's not a good news! But Natasha, is there anyway I can speak to her?"..asks Monica..

"I am sure she will get back to you anyway but I can still give you her brother's number.."

"Please do and thank you for the information.."

"No worries...umm Monica is Sidharth around?"..asks Natasha.

"Haan..he is here only.."

"Can I speak to him?"

"Sure.."

Monica passes the mobile and Sidharth turns off the speaker.

"Hi Natasha..this is Sidharth here.."

"Hello Sidharth! Big fan of yours! Kabhi socha nehi tha ki aise baat karenge hum!"..says Natasha..

"I know right! So, you wanted to speak to me.."

"Haan..woh Sidharth, mujhe bich mein bolna tou nehi chahiye lekin Sana aap se bohot pyaar karti hai and I am sure you are aware of it?"

Sidharth feels awkward to answer this ..."Hmm..I know.."

"Main uski sab se achhi dost hoon. She never hides anything from me. So usi haq se aaj aap se baat kar rahi hoon. I just wanted to let you know that she always craved for a beautiful wedding Sidharth! Initially, I thought those were her teenage fantasies only but with time I realized that she actually dreams of her big day! Aage aap khud samajhdar ho.."

"Thank you Natasha..I will keep that in mind. Thank you very much for letting us know about her status.."

"No problem. It was pleasure talking to you!"..says Natasha..

"Same here.. goodnight.."

"Goodnight.."...Natasha hangs up and passes them the number..

Sidharth dials the number immediately..

"Hello?"... Rajveer, Sana's brother receives..

"Am I speaking to Rajveer..?"

"Haan ji..aap kaun?"

"Rajveer main Sidharth Shukla bol raha hoon Mumbai se..can I speak to Sana, Its urgent.."

"Hayee! Sidharth Shukla ho aap?!"...Sana's brother goes crazy hearing his name..!

And there Sidharth becomes irritated again, he can't wait to hear her voice..

"Haan main Sidharth Shukla hi hoon and I can totally understand your excitement brother! Hum bohot jaldi milenge and I promise you that! Lekin mujhe abhi Sana se baat karni hai..can you please pass it to her?"

"Woh tou hospital mein hai. Meri Dadi phirse admit huyi hai na.."

"Can you manage something Rajveer?"

"Haan ji..main baas ja hi raha tha usko lane.."

"Can you call me back once you reach there..?"

"Haan ji zaroor.."

"Thank you brother!"

"Haan ji main call back karta hoon aapko..bye.."

"Bye..".. Sidharth hangs up and takes out his cigarette to calm himself, making his way to Dhruv's balcony..

Monica follows him there..

"I am not fucking allowing her to go back to Mohali ever again!"...he speaks up as he smokes..

"Kis haq se?"..asks Monica..

"Monica please don't start now!"

"No answer me, kis haq se?"

"She is my girlfriend..!"...he answers very boldly..

"But do you love her?"

"Stop asking me stupid questions!"

Monica fakes a smile..

"Tu khudko ullo banaraha hai ya mujhe Sid?!"

"What do you mean?"

"I meant that you have fallen for that girl desperately! Own up to it man!"

Sidharth remains silent, while waiting eagerly for Rajveer's call...

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Sidharthhhhhh...😌